Food Protection Manager Training
A certified food protection manager in a retail food establishment equates to better food safety practices and fewer critical violations. Developed by FMI with our training partner, Conduent, this training provides the necessary tools to become a Certified Food Protection Manager and meets Person in Charge requirements in your regulatory jurisdictions.
Our comprehensive course covers all areas of food safety in an easy-to-understand manner, presented through retail-focused scenarios.
What you’ll do:
Purchase and pass the SafeMark® Food Protection Manager Training.
8-hour/9-module online course, accessible on any device.
English and Spanish versions available.
$60.00 per person
Purchase and pass the SafeMark® Grocery Manager Certification Exam.
80-question exam, virtual and in-person testing options.
Accredited by ANAB against the Conference for Food Protection standards.
Meets Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) and “Person in Charge” government regulatory requirements.
$37.99 per person
Purchase and read the SafeMark® Guide to Food Safety: Manager Certification Training (6th ed.)
Use this book before, during and after the online training (Step 2) to reinforce understanding and have a quick reference at your fingertips.
This learning aid, a tangible tool for every Food Manager, includes retail case studies, a detailed glossary, charts for times and temperatures, practice quizzes and more.
$42.99 + shipping
Consider in-house training with the SafeMark® Guide to Food Safety Trainer’s Kit.
This interactive kit equips retail in-house trainers with a comprehensive, ready-to-use curriculum to train Food Managers on-site.
Kit includes a copy of the book, SafeMark® Guide to Food Safety: Manager Certification Training (6th ed.), and a thumb drive pre-loaded with presentations, instructor talking points and discussion questions, practice quizzes and curriculum planning tools.
$395 + shipping
State-Specific Training Programs
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Ohio users must take the SafeMark® Food Protection Manager Training (OHIO), formerly “Level 2” training. Retail stores with a designated risk level of III or IV must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per location.
$60.00 per person
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New York users must take the SafeMark® Food Protection Manager Training (NEW YORK), which meets additional regulatory requirements by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
$60.00 per person
Ohio – SafeMark® Person in Charge (PIC) Certification Training
Formerly "Level 1" training, PIC certification is required for the designated person in charge on every shift. This applies to retail establishments with a risk level of I through IV, as designated by the Ohio Administrative Code. Certification does not expire under current Ohio regulations.
$20.00 per person
Before purchasing, please note:
- Once you complete the Food Handler training course, you will take your certification exam through the National Registry for Food Safety Professionals.
- The exam can be taken flexibly in person or online with different proctoring options.
- The virtual exam is available in English and Spanish.
- The paper & pencil exam is available in English, Spanish, Korean, modern and traditional Chinese.
- After the exam, you will receive a Notification of Test Results. Results are broken down by domain/task areas. The examinee will be ranked in each area as “Mastered” (excelled), “Competent” (did well), or "Needs Review" (requiring a deep dive into the content area).
- Retesting: If the examinee receives a failing score, the exam must be purchased again to retake. An examinee may retake the test 24 hours after notification of a first or second failure. If a third attempt is needed, the examinee must wait 60 days to retake.
Food Protection Manager Training Modules
The Food Protection Manager training is an 8+ hour training with 9 modules.
Factors Affecting Foodborne Illness
Following the Food Product Flow
Utilities, Equipment, and Utensils
Cleaning and Sanitizing Operations
Environmental Sanitation and Maintenance
Food Safety Management Programs
Food Safety Regulations and Crisis Management
I need a certificate reprint.
What do I do?
To request a Food Manager certificate reprint, submit a form and pay $20 (includes standard shipping). The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals issues the certificate. Contact them first to confirm your certification and obtain your certificate number.
Customer.Service@nrfsp.com or 1-800-446-0257
Group Purchase Options
For bulk purchase, LMS integration, or other technical assistance, please contact:
Help Desk:
knowledge.connection.help@conduent.com
or (877) 399-4925
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